Peonies

/ˈpiəniːz/ noun

Definition

Large, flowering plants with big, colorful blooms that are popular in gardens and often used in arrangements.

Etymology

From Greek 'paion,' named after Paeon, the healing god in Greek mythology. The plant was believed to have medicinal properties and was used in traditional medicine.

Kelly Says

Peonies are so heavy with flowers that they often need wire support to stand upright, and in traditional Japanese culture, the peony symbolizes wealth and romance—expensive, beautiful things that need care to maintain.

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